"All flights in and out of London City on Monday are cancelled and an exclusion zone is in place in the immediate area. I urge any passengers due to fly today not to come to the airport and to contact their airline for further information.

"I recognise this is causing inconvenience for our passengers, and in particular some of our local residents. The airport is cooperating fully with the Met Police and Royal Navy and working hard to safely remove the device and resolve the situation as quickly as possible."

Following the discovery of a World War Two ordnance in King George V Dock as part of planned development works, a 214m exclusion zone has been implemented as a precaution by the Met Police. As a result, London City Airport is currently closed. (1/3)

According to the Met Police, the bomb was discovered at about 5am on Sunday (February 11) at George V Dock as part of planned development works

The airport was then shut at 10pm, and Met Police are working with the Royal Navy to remove the device.

London City Airport tweeted to say that "a 214m exclusion zone has been implemented as a precaution by the Met Police".

UPDATED: Second World War ordnance found in the Thames by @LondonCityAir - road cordons in place and a number of nearby properties have been evacuated overnight as work at the site continues https://t.co/fhHEwMAMVe

The Met Police said: "While we endeavour to progress the operation as quickly as possible and minimise disruption, it is important that all of the necessary steps and precautions are taken to ensure it is dealt with safely.

"We would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and cooperation."